Bamboo is an effective, affordable alternative to plastic for many disposable and limited life span plastic items - and it also has many environmental benefits.

WHY USE BAMBOO

can absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere between 7-30% more effectively than an equivalent area of forest

emits up to 30% more oxygen than equivalent areas of trees

has the tensile strength of steel

needs no pesticides, fertiliser and isn’t routinely irrigated

is strong, biodegradable and beautiful

is fast growing with some varieties growing up to a meter a day

has a yield six times greater than regular trees

needs half as much water as regular trees

doesn’t need fertilisers or pesticides

has no genetically modified variants

The bamboo used in Go Bamboo products is Moso bamboo. This variety isn’t one of the 30 varieties eaten by the Giant and Red Pandas, as it is too large and woody.

By considerately planting more bamboo we can help to cut global levels of carbon dioxide and reduce global warming. By choosing bamboo as an alternative to plastic you are making an active choice to reduce your carbon footprint.

We’re serious about keeping plastic off our coastlines and beaches and out of our oceans.